Jesus for President: Politics for Ordinary Radicals

Albeit a slightly corny titles book, Jesus for President tackles a fundamental debate in (all) religion, how does it affect politics. Should it? Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw, they think they've got the answer.

By reading the memoir first, you will find yourself so drawn to this son of a scholar from Kenya and a teacher from Kansas, that you will be unable to refrain from barreling through "Audacity of Hope" in order to discover what thi...By reading the memoir first, you will find yourself so drawn to this son of a scholar from Kenya and a teacher from Kansas, that you will be unable to refrain from barreling through "Audacity of Hope" in order to discover what this remarkable leader had in mind for the future of our great nation. AND HE'S OUR PRESIDENT!!

What will motivate more of us to work for the common good, to grasp the interconnectedness of life (and death) on this planet ? This brief history of kindness offers some answers . . . and will leave you searching for more.

Trying out new materials could actually spark entirely new directions, get you out of an artistic rut and, not insignificantly, reduce your artful carbon footprint. This guide provides as much inspiration as it does helpfully gre...Trying out new materials could actually spark entirely new directions, get you out of an artistic rut and, not insignificantly, reduce your artful carbon footprint. This guide provides as much inspiration as it does helpfully green suggestions.

Ladybug girl brings the outdoors inside and the inside outside, delighting in communing with nature. She is a super green heroine . . . and a splendid role model for young girls just beginning to discover themselves and their wor...Ladybug girl brings the outdoors inside and the inside outside, delighting in communing with nature. She is a super green heroine . . . and a splendid role model for young girls just beginning to discover themselves and their world.

We watched the It Twins evolve into adults, choosing projects and pursuing passions both together and apart. That they devote one of the four chapters of this book to "Giving Back" says more about them than the paparazzi ever hav...We watched the It Twins evolve into adults, choosing projects and pursuing passions both together and apart. That they devote one of the four chapters of this book to "Giving Back" says more about them than the paparazzi ever have.

The First Mom is a fitting sartorial muse for all contemporary women: mothers and daughters, friends and mentors alike. Lucky for us, on the occasion of Barack Obama's Presidential Inauguration, Michelle put the spotlight on a pr...The First Mom is a fitting sartorial muse for all contemporary women: mothers and daughters, friends and mentors alike. Lucky for us, on the occasion of Barack Obama's Presidential Inauguration, Michelle put the spotlight on a previously under-the-radar designer: Isabel Toledo. Celebrate any and all the women you admire with a trip to the Fashion Institute of Technology for Isabel Toledo's upcoming exhibit (June 17 - September 26, 2009) and/or a copy of the designer's new book (to be published July 2009.)

Get green and grow happy with this guide to planting with purpose. A particularly apropos gift for those living within city boundaries, this gardening manual is full of facts and inspiration for anyone who wants to make a green d...Get green and grow happy with this guide to planting with purpose. A particularly apropos gift for those living within city boundaries, this gardening manual is full of facts and inspiration for anyone who wants to make a green difference (or is already doing so.)

I finally get it now. They were introducing us to the concept of conformity and rebellion, possibly even anarchy. Wow. This is like what you read when you're too young to read Animal Farm, and Animal Farm is what you read when you...I finally get it now. They were introducing us to the concept of conformity and rebellion, possibly even anarchy. Wow. This is like what you read when you're too young to read Animal Farm, and Animal Farm is what you read when you're too young to read 1984. They should really just start us off with "Anarchy for Dummies."

A fun, modern (if not entirely realistic) interpretation of the life and teachings of Henry David Thoreau. You may know him best as a nature-loving poet, but, herein, Sullivan makes both Thoreau and his lifestyle more accessible ...A fun, modern (if not entirely realistic) interpretation of the life and teachings of Henry David Thoreau. You may know him best as a nature-loving poet, but, herein, Sullivan makes both Thoreau and his lifestyle more accessible for denizens of the 21st century.

Apparently, this book will save your life. I mean, it says so on the cover and I believe it. The result of 3 years of research, this one is packed full of advise on how to get you out of any unsuspecting pickle.

Incorporating the history of the "Black Watch" soldiers of Fife, #Scotland, this play delves into the singular experience of those who served alongside their American counterparts at Camp Dogwood, Iraq, 2004. Those of you who wer...Incorporating the history of the "Black Watch" soldiers of Fife, #Scotland, this play delves into the singular experience of those who served alongside their American counterparts at Camp Dogwood, Iraq, 2004. Those of you who were able to catch the play at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn are lucky indeed, as the play has just won four awards at Britain's Laurence Olivier Awards. Now available in the United States as an illustrated paperback.

Whenever someone says, "Been there. Done That." I always wonder what they really mean. And in the case of the late 1960s, my curiosity is as much emotional as it is intellectual. Fortunately, along comes this book, which gives ...Whenever someone says, "Been there. Done That." I always wonder what they really mean. And in the case of the late 1960s, my curiosity is as much emotional as it is intellectual. Fortunately, along comes this book, which gives us a glimpse into that incredibly formative year, when all of the revolutionary stars seemed to align for change - some of which we are only now beginning to understand.

We all know, somewhere deep in the pit of our stomachs, the meaning of the phrase "hard times." Through twenty-seven personal essays, this book addresses the deeply personal nature of #money management . . . and lends support for ...We all know, somewhere deep in the pit of our stomachs, the meaning of the phrase "hard times." Through twenty-seven personal essays, this book addresses the deeply personal nature of #money management . . . and lends support for getting through your own hard time, financial or otherwise.

This film renewed my faith in Denzel Washington and Spike Lee (24th Hour was filled with cathartic projection's of Lee's post 9/11 angst). Lee once again should have received an award for this movie. Denzel Washington, after deliv...This film renewed my faith in Denzel Washington and Spike Lee (24th Hour was filled with cathartic projection's of Lee's post 9/11 angst). Lee once again should have received an award for this movie. Denzel Washington, after delivering a string of predictable albeit great performances in mediocre movies, reminds us why he is still the crown bearer (Will Smith, your good but you've got nothing on this guy).
This allstar cast also includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster and
Willem Dafoe.

It is quite poetic that a man who came from such humble origins has his visage reproduced on such a large scale but in the most meager denomination: the penny. And what a wonderful gift it is to any eager collector, from a young ...It is quite poetic that a man who came from such humble origins has his visage reproduced on such a large scale but in the most meager denomination: the penny. And what a wonderful gift it is to any eager collector, from a young child to a seasoned numismatic, that a penny collection can be so readily established. This book, while a grand review of various vintages of Lincoln cents, also provides a biography of the great man himself. Happy Birthday, Mr. President !

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A military expert reveals how science fiction is fast becoming reality on the battlefield, changing not just how wars are fought, but also the politics, economics, laws, and ethics that surro...I thought you might want to know.
A military expert reveals how science fiction is fast becoming reality on the battlefield, changing not just how wars are fought, but also the politics, economics, laws, and ethics that surround war itself
P. W. Singer’s previous two books foretold the rise of private military contractors and the advent of child soldiers— predictions that proved all too accurate. Now, he explores the greatest revolution in military affairs since the atom bomb—the advent of robotic warfare.
We are just beginning to see a massive shift in military technology that threatens to make the stuff of I,Robot and the Terminator all too real. More than seven- thousand robotic systems are now in Iraq. Pilots in Nevada are remotely killing terrorists in Afghanistan. Scientists are debating just how smart—and how lethal—to make their current robotic prototypes. And many of the most renowned science fiction authors are secretly consulting for the Pentagon on the next generation.
Blending historic evidence with interviews from the field, Singer vividly shows that as these technologies multiply, they will have profound effects on the front lines as well as on the politics back home. Moving humans off the battlefield makes wars easier to start, but more complex to fight. Replacing men with machines may save some lives, but will lower the morale and psychological barriers to killing. The “warrior ethos,” which has long defined soldiers’ identity, will erode, as will the laws of war that have governed military conflict for generations.
Paradoxically, these new technologies will also bring war to our doorstep. As other nations and even terrorist organizations start to build or buy their own robotic weapons, the robot revolution could undermine America’s military preeminence. While his analysis is unnerving, there’s an irresistible gee-whiz quality to the innovations Singer uncovers. Wired for War travels from Iraq to see these robots in combat to the latter-day “skunk works” in America’s suburbia, where tomorrow’s technologies of war are quietly being designed. In Singer’s hands, the future of war is as fascinating as it is frightening.

Obama argues with himself on almost every page of this lively autobiographical conversation. He gets you to agree with him, and then he brings in a counternarrative that seems just as convincing. Son of a white American mother and...Obama argues with himself on almost every page of this lively autobiographical conversation. He gets you to agree with him, and then he brings in a counternarrative that seems just as convincing. Son of a white American mother and of a black Kenyan father whom he never knew, Obama grew up mainly in Hawaii. After college, he worked for three years as a community organizer on Chicago's South Side. Then, finally, he went to Kenya, to find the world of his dead father, his "authentic" self. Will the truth set you free, Obama asks? Or will it disappoint? Both, it seems. His search for himself as a black American is rooted in the particulars of his daily life; it also reads like a wry commentary about all of us. He dismisses stereotypes of the "tragic mulatto" and then shows how much we are all caught between messy contradictions and disparate communities. He discovers that Kenya has 400 different tribes, each of them with stereotypes of the others. Obama is candid about racism and poverty and corruption, in Chicago and in Kenya. Yet he does find community and authenticity, not in any romantic cliche{‚}, but with "honest, decent men and women who have attainable ambitions and the determination to see them through."

Who knew a flower could be political ? But such is the nature of the rose and the process of their naming that they have become symbols of love, victory, athleticism, beauty, fame and, yes, politics. Whether you read this book f...Who knew a flower could be political ? But such is the nature of the rose and the process of their naming that they have become symbols of love, victory, athleticism, beauty, fame and, yes, politics. Whether you read this book for the pictures, the drama, or both, you are in for a rose-colored treat.